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Rainbow Chief

NameBrooch
Maker Deborah Ahtone (Kiowa)
CultureKiowa
Date1995-1996
Place madeOklahoma, United States, North America
MediumPlastic, ink, metal
Dimensions2 3/16 × 5/8 × 1/4 in. (5.5 × 1.6 × 0.7 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of the Friends of Folk Art, Folk Art Flea Market, A.2017.64.10
Object numberA.2017.64.10
DescriptionSmall profile of figure with white, green, orange, and red umbrella overhead and wearing a white, green, red, orange, and blue blanket decorated with various stripes and dots. Pin mechanism and signature on back: Deborah Ahtone, 5-15-95. Inscription on back: "Rainbow Chief".
Courtin Time
Deborah Ahtone
1995 - 1996
Dance Time
Deborah Ahtone
1995-1996
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